How Hugger Mugger Gives Back
Hugger Mugger was established in 1986 to help people in their practice of yoga. 37 years later, we still maintain the philosophy that it is important to assist the people in our community. Throughout the years, we have donated our time and products to a number of different charities. A percentage of all online sales is donated to a different organization each quarter. Thank you for the difference you will make when you choose a new Hugger Mugger product.
Through the end of June 2023, a portion of your purchases will go to Feeding America to support their work in the community. Hugger Mugger is proud to partner with this great organization.
THIS QUARTER’S NONPROFIT: FEEDING AMERICA
According to a 2022 report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 13.5 million, 10.2 percent, of American households experienced food insecurity in 2021. Twelve-and-a-half percent of households with children experienced food insecurity at some time during the same year. Food insecurity is not unique to particular areas of the country, or to rural, urban or suburban communities. Food insecurity crosses all strata of our society.
Fortunately, many food banks around the U.S. belong to the Feeding America network, which improves their access to healthy, nourishing foods. The Feeding America network is America’s largest food-relief program. The organization partners with individuals, charities, businesses, and governments to support food-relief around the country.
FOUR WAYS FEEDING AMERICA FIGHTS HUNGER
- Food recovery: Each year in the U.S., 72 billion pounds of food go to waste. Feeding America partners with food manufacturers, restaurants, grocery stores and farmers to recover these foods and distribute them to food banks.
- Providing access to nourishing foods: What we eat matters. Fresh foods are essential for optimum health. Feeding America’s “Produce Matchmaker” partners with farmers to expedite distribution of surplus produce to food banks. In addition, mobile food pantries serve hard-to-reach areas of the country. Finally, their Meal Connect program provides direct access between food businesses and the Feeding America network.
- Opening the door to healthy eating: Feeding America helps food pantries put healthy foods front and center. The organization empowers food banks to provide information about healthy food choices to its patrons, including hands-on demonstrations, cooking classes and taste-testing events. In addition, placing recipe cards in front of fresh produce can inspire patrons to make healthy choices.
- Educating the public about food insecurity: Feeding America advocates for programs that protect people facing hunger through a policy staff based in Washington, DC, and through the Hunger Action Center, a massive online grassroots advocacy center. The Hunger Action Center consists of an online community of more than 150,000 people who help the organization champion hunger-relief programs at the federal, state and local levels. In order to better understand food insecurity, the organization’s Map the Food Gap program conducts extensive research. This research guides their strategies for helping state and local food programs to serve their patrons most effectively.
PAST RECIPIENTS
Girls Inc., TreeUtah, Feeding America, The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Direct Relief India, Girls Inc., Utah Food Bank, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, Direct Relief, Youthlinc, A Quality Life Community, Shriners Hospital for Children, The Family Place / Child & Family Support Center of Cache County, Fourth Street Clinic, Humane Society of Utah, InBody Outreach, Bad Dog Arts, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah, Children’s Justice Center, Wasatch Community Gardens, Cancer Wellness House, No More Homeless Pets, The Road Home, Yogis in Service, and more.
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